| ZIP Code | 04863 |
|---|---|
| City | Vinalhaven |
| State | Maine (ME) |
| County | Knox County |
| Area Code | 207 |
| Elevation | 15 ft |
| Latitude | 44.068815 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -68.853314 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 23013 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 65.1 yrs ↑ 19% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 1.90 |
| Below Poverty | 5.0% ▼ 50% below avg |
| College Grads | 55.0% ▲ 42% above avg |
| Unemployment | 2.5% ▼ 50% below avg |
| HS Graduate | 222 (25.2%) |
| Some College | 89 (10.1%) |
| Associates | 85 (9.7%) |
| Bachelors | 67 (7.6%) |
| Graduate Degree | 417 (47.4%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $72,262 ≈ Avg ↑ 11% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $435,500 ▲ 56% above avg ↑ 67% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 6.0x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,038/mo ↑ 20% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 1,216 |
| Vacant Units | 664 |
| Avg HH Size | 1.90 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 1,216 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 664 |
| Owner Occupied | 87.9% |
| Renter Occupied | 12.1% |
| Avg HH Size | 1.90 |
ZIP code 04863 is located in Vinalhaven, Maine, within Knox County. With a population of 1,063, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with an older community — the median age is 65.1 years. Economically, 04863 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $72,262 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 04863 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $435,500 is significantly above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,038 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 87.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 67% since 2019.
The population of 04863 is primarily White (98.68%). Residents are well-educated — 55.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 5.0%. Household income has grown by 11% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 04863 stands at 2.5%, which is below the national average. About 19% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 71%.
Overall, ZIP code 04863 in Vinalhaven, ME is characterized as solidly middle-class, well-educated, an older community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 1,063 residents, a median household income of $72,262, and a median home value of $435,500, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Maine.